Senior Accountant

Colt Electro Optics (Colt Optics), a division of Colt CZ Group North America, is looking for a Senior Accountant.

Located in Traverse City Michigan, Colt Optics is a global supplier of electro-optics, magnified optics, night vision systems and other weapons, accessories and enablers.

Senior Accountant

As our Senior Accountant, you’ll be more than a numbers expert, you’ll be a trusted partner in building a stellar accounting team. Your expertise will ensure that our books are accurate, our compliance is airtight, and our leadership has the data they need to make strategic decisions. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our financial processes and driving efficiencies.

What You'll Do

• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis ensuring the accuracy of the financial statements
• Take primary responsibility for more complicated accounting functions including revenue recognition, capitalization of labor, standard costing, warranty reserves
• Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll work completed by accounting staff.
• Lead the reconciliation of intercompany transactions and support multi-entity consolidations.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Work collaboratively with departments to understand how their operations affect financial results
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior-level role.
• Experience with complex accounting topics such as revenue recognition, inventory values, capitalization of labor, standard costing, warranty accounting, lease accounting.
• Ability to thrive in an uncertain environment, proposing and documenting processes that support business needs and promote a strong control environment.
• Proven ability to perform accounting research and prepare white papers and/or experience designing and documenting control processes
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Exceptional analytical skills with superior attention to detail.

Preferred skills:

• CPA
• Experience with Epicor, Blackline, and Concur.
• Knowledge of and experience with IFRS
• Experience utilizing AI to streamline accounting processes

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,530 to $98,300 based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity. The position may also be eligible for an annual incentive plan.

Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement-plan contributions; paid time off; paid holidays; life and disability insurance; professional-development support; and other company-sponsored programs.